Malibamat'so Marathon
Sat 1 Mar 2025 @ Lejone, Leribe


Malibamat'so Marathon
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Malibamat'so Marathon


 

KINDLY NOTE (ATHLETES AND SPECTATORS)

ADAPTABLE CONDITIONS ON THE MOUNTAIN:

☀ CURRENCY AND CASH - BRING YOU OWN CASH YOU WILL NEED ON THE RACE WEEKEND AS SOME SHOPS, RESTAURANTS AND ENTERTAINMENT PLACES MIGHT NOT OFFER CARDS   FACILITIES, ATMs ALSO AT TIMES RUNS OUT OF CASH. SOUTH AFRICA'S CURRENCY (RANDS) ARE ACCEPTED AS CASH PAYMENT ANYWHERE IN LESOTHO. 

☀ BEFORE DRIVING UP ON THE MOUNTAIN - FILL UP YOUR VEHICLE AND GET CASH AT PLACES LIKE BUTHABUTHE, MAPUTSOE OR HLOTSE (OR THAKADU ENERGY BETWEEN HLOTSE    AND PITSENG). 

☀ DRIVING ON THE MOUNTAIN - ANY LIGHT/HEAVY/4x4/4x2 VEHICLES, STAY IN LOW GEAR WHILST ASCENDING OR DESCENDING. DRIVE DURING THE DAYLIGHT AND AVOID               DRIVING AT NIGHT. 

☀ ANIMALS ON THE MOUNTAIN - ALWAYS BE ON A LOOKOUT FOR ANIMALS & SHEPHERDS CROSSING THE ROAD


Malibamat’so Marathon event takes place from Katse Dam to Ha Lejone on the 1ST MARCH 2025 (SATURDAY, 06H00AM). Malibamat'so Marathon it’s a high altitude running event located in the Kingdom of Lesotho (Leribe District), a country geographically enclaved within the border of South Africa. Locations of the event are renowned for their pleasant environment, scenic natural water features and clean air.


The race is derived from the indigenous river name of Malibamat’so (pronounced 'Madiba' 'ma' 'cho'), a seSotho name which loosely translates to “black river”. The river flows southwards past the villages of Ha Lejone, Mamohau and Mphorosane, through Katse Dam wall and eventually joining Senqu River 5km northeast of Mohlanapeng. Senqu River channels water to Mohale Dam, which is connected to Katse Dam by a 32km long tunnel. From Katse Dam as the transfer reservoir, water is funneled through an 82km underground tunnel which passes mid-way the Muela Hydropower Station into the Ash River Outfall at Clarens (Free State, South Africa). Muela Hydropower Station generates and supply electricity in Lesotho for domestic use. From Ash River Outfall, water flows along a succession of natural waterways into the Vaal Dam, the main reservoir in the industrialized and rapidly expanding economic powerhouse of Gauteng Province (South Africa). Nearly 800 million cubic meters of water is sold to South Africa by Lesotho in a year.


❤ CHARITY

Malibamat'so Marathon partnered with and raise funds for STEERS OF HOPE charity organization. STEERS OF HOPE is a registered Non-Governmental Organization raising awareness about cancer, giving support to cancer patients and survivors, people living with HIV/AIDS, orphans and vulnerable children. Any donation, large or small will make a difference to the cause of STEERS OF HOPE


WHAT'S INCLUDED IN MY ENTRY

⇨ Event Performance T-Shirt

⇨ Race Number, Safety Pins & Timing Chip

⇨ Finisher's Race Medal

⇨ Finisher's Race Certificate

⇨ 12 x Refreshments Stations on Route

⇨ Winning category prizes (To be announced)


AGE CATEGORIES

⊗ JUNIOR       14-19

⊗ OPEN          20 - 39

⊗ VETERAN     40 - 49

⊗ MASTER      50 - 59

⊗ GRAND MASTER             60 - 69

⊗ GREAT GRAND MASTER  70+


Registration/ Mpesa/ EcoCash/ General Enquiries

Kindly Contact/WhatsApp: +266 6709 4028/ +266 5948 2514/ +266 5019 0881


Accommodation near Event for Booking

Motebong Lodge, Ha Lejone - Contact/WhatsApp (Tseko): +266 5974 4567

Umbrella Guest House, Ha Lejone - Contact/WhatsApp (Khotso): +266 5948 2276 / +266 5019 0881

Bahlakoana Guest House, Ha Lejone - Contact/WhatsApp (Lebusa): +266 5048 0708 / +266 5664 5616 

Chocks Guest House, Ha Lejone - Contact/WhatsApp (Thandi): +266 5179 5134

Bruvita Guest House, Katse - Contact/WhatsApp (Makhabane): +266 5330 4007 

Aloes Guest House, Pitseng - Contact/WhatsApp (Mamokabai): +266 5857 3261

Mahlakapese Guest House, Hlotse - Contact/WhatsApp: +266 5948 0814

Team information
This event supports team entries for certain classes. Team sizes range from 5 - 15 participants per team.

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Classes and pricing
Available classes for the event

Class Distance Start Time Price (pp)
42km Lesotho
Free TShirt, Medal, Timing Chip and refreshments enroute
42 km 06:00 R 250.00
42km International (South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe,etc)
Free TShirt, Medal, Timing Chip and refreshments enroute
42 km 06:00 R 350.00
21km Lesotho
Free TShirt, Timing Chip and refreshments enroute
21 km 07:00 R 250.00
21km International (South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe,etc)
Free TShirt, Medal, Timing Chip and refreshments enroute
21 km 07:00 R 350.00
10km Lesotho
Free TShirt, Medal, Timing Chip and refreshments enroute
10 km 07:00 R 250.00
10km International (South Africa, Botswana, eSwatini, Namibia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe,etc)
Free TShirt, Medal, Timing Chip and refreshments enroute
10 km 07:00 R 350.00

Event location
Katse Dam, Lesotho, Lejone

Route information

The 42km challenging route it’s an open road, running alongside breathtakingly beautiful mountain ranges and spectacular Malibamat'so River flow path, the race course will get your feet moving. Starting at Katse Dam, the route immediately takes you 1,4km downhill across an iconic landmark of Katse Dam wall. Katse Dam is a double-curved concrete wall, 185m high and stretches 700m long. First 4km of the route it's on A25 tar road with an inclined steep at 3km, the route then splits onto a well maintained 25km gravel road. First experience of the twists and turns route begins between the mountains and river. On the 25km gravel road, runners winds through two inclined steeps (6km and 11km marks), villages that includes three schools and Half Marathon Starting Point Gantry. 

The route turns left and rejoins A25 tar road at 29km mark, immediately begins a 1,5km downhill through Mphorosane Village to another iconic landmark of Malibamat'so Bridge. The bridge is an 86m high box girder stretching 465m long with a 10,5m wide deck, it also rests on 9 spectacular piers. From the bridge, runners will explore great views of visible cluster of circular Katse Fish Farms that produces finest trout for which Lesotho is famed. The twists and turns route continues between the mountain and river, passing the 32km mark (10km Starting Point Gantry) at 132kV Katse Dam Intake Substation and the entrance to Katse Fish Farms. As the route begins an uphill grind at 35km mark, runners will gradually turn to a flat surface that venture past Mamohau Hospital by 39km mark. Runners then veers off to the last 3km high tempo finish in Ha Lejone, where they are met with roaring vuvuzelas and ululating spectators. 

Parking available next to Ha Lejone Finishing Point, inside Motebong Lodge, Umbrella Guest House and Chocks Guest House. Taxis and Buses available in Ha Lejone to ferry runners at 42km, 21km & and 10km Starting Points (04h00am - 05h00am). 

Race pack collection available from 02/03/2023 - 04/03/2023 on Thursday, Friday (Motebong Lodge & Umbrella Guesthouse, 09h00am - 18h00pm), Saturday at Ha Lejone Finishing Point Gantry (04h00am - 05h00am). COME AND EXPERIENCE AFRICA'S 'KINGDOM IN THE SKY'!! #HUGAMOUNTAIN

Coordinates -29.336944, 28.506111
Address A25 Main Road to Katse Dam, Ha Lejone, Leribe District, LESOTHO
City Lejone
Province Leribe
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